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The Skin

6.419812h 11mMovieDramaWarHistory

Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.

DirectorLiliana Cavani
WritersRobert Katz·Liliana Cavani

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 10 other countries

The Skin isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Liliana Cavani

MMMarcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Curzio Malaparte
CCClaudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo
BLBurt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Generale Clark
KMKen Marshall
Ken Marshall
Jimmy Wren
AKAlexandra King
Alexandra King
Deborah Wyatt
CGCarlo Giuffrè
Carlo Giuffrè
Eduardo Mazzullo
RFRosaria della Femmina
Rosaria della Femmina
Amante di Jimmy
JVJeanne Valérie
Jeanne Valérie
Principessa a Capri
LTLiliana Tari
Liliana Tari
Maria Concetta
PBPeppe Barra
Peppe Barra
Sarto
CDCristina Donadio
Cristina Donadio
Amica di Anna
JSJacques Sernas
Jacques Sernas
Gen Guillaume

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The Skin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Skin?

The Skin isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Belgium and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Skin on Netflix?

No, The Skin is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Skin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Skin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Skin for free?

The Skin isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.